Core Brewing & Distilling Co Scarlet Letter Blue
What the brewers say
Hand-crafted spiked seltzer flavored with blueberry, white peach, tamarind, and lemon.
What our panel thought
Slight yellow tinge. Huge white-peach-nectar aroma, with lighter tamarind and faint blueberry. The flavors seem to clash—fuzzy peach and tamarind are stronger, while blueberry brings a medicinal quality. Bubbly and easy drinking. Leans a bit sweet.
What our editors thought
Sparkling, clear, tinted like the palest of white wines. Nose like blueberry Hubba Bubba bubble gum—big, dark-fruity candy scent. Moderately sweet taste draws out some fruit-cocktail flavor. Artificial, candy-like character hinders the refreshment value.